Gaultheria x wisleyensis

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A low spreading shrub. A hybrid bred in England. It grows 1.6 m high. The stems develop suckers. The leaves are small and leathery. They vary in size and can be 35 mm long. The flowers are white. The fruit are red or purple berries. They occur in large clusters.

There are about 170 Gaultheria species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Europe, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

They are often grown by removing rooted suckers.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gaulnettya wisleyensis (Marchant) Rehder; A hybrid Gaultheria shallon x G. mucronata;